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Ex-Lenihan advisor embroiled in row over NUIG professorship
Date Published: 28-Mar-2011
By Denise McNamara
One of NUI Galway’s most high profile academics is reportedly embroiled in a row over his eligibility for promotion to a new professorship because of his political links.
Dr Alan Ahearne is one of a number of candidates in the running for a chair within the economics department.
His association with the previous Government has allegedly sullied his standing among some colleagues, who are opposing his elevation to the prestigious position, according to reports in this weekend’s Sunday newspapers.
Dr Jim Browne, President of NUI Galway, stated in one article that he too had “heard the rumours”.
“…Some political people don’t like him and are trying to adversely affect a process, but I can assure you, as long as I am here, that won’t happen. This will be done properly and totally above board,” he said.
In March 2009 the former Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan appointed Dr Ahearne to be his special economic adviser during the economic turmoil.
During his leave of absence from the college, he helped shape the Government response over three budgets, the creation of NAMA and the drawing up of the National Recovery Plan.
Before he left office, Mr Lenihan appointed the economist to a €15,000-a-year post on the board of the Central Bank. The appointment is for a period of four years.
Dr Ahearne was due to return to his post as lecturer in economics at the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics in the university following the collapse of the Fianna Fáil coalition.
For more, read this week’s Connache Sentinel.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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